Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited – €25,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2025)

€25,000Commissioner for Personal Data Protection5 August 2025Cyprus
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Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited was fined for not having enough security measures to protect personal data. This is important because it reminds banks and financial institutions to prioritize the security of their customers' information.

What happened

Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited did not implement sufficient technical and organizational measures for information security.

Who was affected

Customers and individuals whose personal data was managed by the Bank of Cyprus.

What the authority found

The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection determined that the bank failed to comply with GDPR's security requirements.

Why this matters

This ruling emphasizes that financial institutions must take data security seriously to protect their customers. Companies in this sector should evaluate their security measures to prevent future violations.

GDPR Articles Cited
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Art. 24(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) f) GDPR
Art. 24(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)

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Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited in CY

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

5 August 2025

Authority

Commissioner for Personal Data Protection

Fine Amount

€25,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

3139

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